Cosumnes Oaks High School

1. Academic Planning for 2019-2020 Cosumnes Oaks High School

2. Don’t be absent! Course selection online inputting for 2019-2020 will be held during advocacy on Tuesday, February 12th! Today you will begin planning which courses you will select for next year. As you go through this presentation, make notes of the core and elective options that are best for you.

3. Pre Course Selection Worksheet DRAFT Course Selection form COHS Grad Requirements sheet (blue) Your Transcript For this lesson, you should have:

4. Fill out the pre-course selection worksheet • Fill out the DRAFT course selection form • After advocacy today, if you are unsure about your courses, speak to your current teacher about what he/she recommends • REMINDER: You might need to apply or attend a special meeting for some programs Agenda:

5. Review graduation requirements…

6. Do you want to apply to a 4 year college? the minimumyou will need…

7. The top half pertains to appropriate math course selections, and the bottom half pertains to the remaining course requirements (English, World Language, Science, Social Science and electives) The following slides will provide instructions for HOW to complete this worksheet. Completing this will prepare you for course inputting on Feb 12th…so DO NOT LOSE THIS SHEET! Pre-Course Selection Worksheet:

8. The typical course sequence goes as follows: Mathematics Pre Calculus Calculus A/B Calculus B/C Math III Math I Math II • Think about your math grades this year …What level do you qualify for? Problem Solving A Applied Math Stats/AP Stats

9. Highlight or circle the course you are CURRENTLY in this year: Math Selection Example: You took Math I this year…

10. Then look at the options in the column below. These are your options for next year… Math Selection Based on the grade you earned in your math class this year, select the appropriate course. For example, if you took Math I this year and earned an ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ you should take Math II next year. *Suggestion: You might want to ask your math teacher for their input between now and Feb. 12th

11. Mathematics If you still have questions about your math placement for next year talk to your math teacher.

12. You may choose: (highlight/circle one) • English 10 –or– 10 Honors English Note: Recommendations regarding Honors sign ups

13. If you are currently enrolled in a World Language class and have earned a C or better, you can advance to the next level. Ex: You completed Spanish I this year with a ‘C’…enroll in Spanish II next year World Language Write this in the blank space provided Spanish II If you have not started your World Language, it is recommended that you begin in the 10th grade with either: Spanish 1 –OR- Japanese 1

14. If you are currently in General Science choose: Biology If you are currently in Biology choose: (*based on your math level) • Physiology(enrolling in Math II) • Chemistry (enrolling in Math II) • Physics (enrolling in Math II) • AP Chemistry (enrolling in Math III) Science Note: Recommendations regarding AP sign ups

15. You may choose: (highlight/circle one) • World History–or– AP World History Social Science Note: Recommendations regarding AP sign ups

16. How To Choose Electives • Review the information/instructions in the boxes above. • Then, use the list on the back of your worksheet to explore possible electives. • Select 3-6 electives you are most interested in and write them in the space provided.

17. 10th grade Elective Options **This can be found on the back of your worksheet. ** Highlight/Circle electives you might be interested in taking

18. If you need to make up grade in a class other than Math or World Language, you will have to repeat the class in Summer School. • Summer School registration will be available at the end of Term 4. • Check the COHS website for enrollment form and dates. • Not all classes are offered during Summer School. • Class offerings will be listed on the summer school form. Repeating Classes

19. Advanced Placement or AP classes are college classes taught at the high school level. • These courses are more challenging , academically rigorous, and require more homework/study time outside of school, but they are the best tool we have to prepare students for their college/career experience after high school. AP Classes for sophomores: • AP World History • AP Spanish • AP Chemistry • AP Music Theory • AP Studio Art: Drawing • AP Studio Art: 3-D Design What Is Advanced Placement (AP)?

20. Students should expect 2-6 hours of homework per week per Honors/AP class. • Think about other weekly commitments that might limit your time to focus on multiple Honors/AP classes. • What are your outside commitments? Do you play a sport? Are you a member of a school club or academy that takes time out of your day/week? • What will your class schedule look like? • While every effort is made to balance AP classes across terms, there is the potential that you will have a term with multiple Honors/AP classes that cannot be balanced due to scheduling conflicts. • Are you prepared to complete the summer intro assignment? (most AP classes will have a summer intro assignment) If the answer to these questions is “yes”, what is your next step? • Select the class on your course selection form (February 12th!) • Pick up the textbook and summer intro assignment in May before leaving for summer break. Honors/Advanced Placement Program Questions to consider before you sign up for an Honors/AP course.

21. TONIGHT! February 5th from 5:30-7:00 • Opening session in the PAC regarding COHS AP classes and AP tests • Break out sessions with AP teachers for the classes you are interested in taking next year. AP Info Night • This is your chance! • It is highly recommended that you attend this night with your parent/guardian to learn the specifics about the AP courses for next year. Your AP teachers will share course expectations and requirements so that you can decide which course is right for you.

22. Transfer your worksheet selections to your draft course selection sheet. • This DRAFT sheet will stay with your advocacy teacher to guide you when you input your classes into Student VUE on February 12th. DRAFT Course Selection sheet:

23. Choose your Required Courses Each student will be enrolled in 80 credits. *********************** In this example: Required credits=60 Elective credits=20

24. Choose your Elective Courses Write in the electives that you selected on your worksheet • Rank these by 1 being your first choice, 2 being your second choice etc. • Remember, if you choose a course you may be scheduled into it even if it is your last choice.

25. Course Descriptions and Prerequisites If you need course information, all course descriptions and prerequisites can be accessed from the EGUSD website. http://www.egusd.net/academics/course-catalogs/

26. Turn in to your advocacy teacher: • DRAFT Course Selection Form • Your transcript • You will receive these back on February 12th to use when you input your courses online. STOP! Do this now:

27. StudentVUE • Verify that you can log on to the StudentVUE System so that you are ready for February 12th. • Review your grades and credits • Go over your Course History this week on StudentVUE to check your grades and to determine if you qualify for the courses you are interested in. • Review your Pre Course Selection Worksheet • Review your worksheet with your parents/guardians, teachers or counselor. Make note of any adjustments so that you will be ready on February 12th for final inputting. • Questions or concerns? • If you are worried about your graduation progress or the classes you need to be eligible for college, make an appointment to speak with your counselor! • Talk to your current teachers about his/her recommendation for which class you should take in that subject. Final Thoughts: All Course Selection forms and presentations can be accessed from the main page of the COHS website.